Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka confronted a reporter during a tense press conference at the US Open on September 3.
Sabalenka, who extended her winning streak to 15 matches with a 54-minute victory, dismissed questions regarding her off-court social life as a 'joke'.
The Belarusian star continues her campaign for the title, having dominated her recent match against Polina Iatcenko.